Prayer, Plain and Simple

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. (Psalm 103:20) We had the pleasure of hosting five missionaries in our home this weekend. One of the young women began worshipping softly in the kitchen early one morning while I was sipping coffee in…

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things are made…” Romans 1:20 “In the past [God] permitted all the nations to go their own ways, but he never left them without evidence of himself and his goodness.” Acts 14:16 God speaks to people through non-verbal…

He [Barnabus] was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Barnabus was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:23-24 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey…

…I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return. 2 Timothy 1:12 I want to know Christ… Phil. 3:10 Only when we know someone can we truly trust him. The same can be applied…

Then the angel of the Lord came again a second time and touched him and said, “Get up, and eat, for the journey is too long for you without adequate sustenance.” (1 Kings 19:7 Amplified Bible) Coming off the victory of a lifetime, Elijah received a threat from Queen Jezebel that shook his confidence and…

I will catch up with him while he is weary and discouraged…(2 Samuel 17:2) David, weary and discouraged, had travelled by foot to escape Absolom, a murderous traitor, who most sadly happened to be his very own son. Had Absolom caught up with David while in this state, David’s life would have certainly been cut…

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31,32 …Let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily…

From the cloud came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.” Mark 9:7 Are you looking for advice to guide you into 2017? The best wisdom comes from the cloud – not the cloud that stores your documents and videos and secret files, but the cloud that overshadowed Jesus on the mount…

The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience, Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness. Psalm 147:11 (Amplified) …The Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11 (NLT) The fear of God is often misconstrued to mean…

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 56:8 The Lord helps the fallen. He lifts those bent beneath their loads. Psalm 145:14 Sorrows and trials don’t discriminate. They come to all of us at all times and…

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